Diane Von Furstenberg's designs have classic American appeal that stays fresh for generations. Her innovative approach to prints makes her accessories eye-catching, but they always retain a crisp, clean look that helps them work with a lot of other styles.

This Adele checked clutch is an enviable summer catch. The all ...

Burberry gives a bit of shine to its traditional check bag with this patent leather tote.

I had grown tired of Burberry's famous tan nova check print, so I was thrilled to see this sleeker alternative. With too much gloss patent leather can look ...

Comme des Garcons embraces its playful side with this pony hair checked zip wallet.

This whimsical purse makes a real change from the embossed leather accessories the label typically delivers. I'm not sure I'm completely behind the shift though. The black and white checkerboard print is ...

With summer approaching I'm stashing away my thick leather bags and looking for more whimsical, lightweight alternatives. With its playful tassel and gentle checked finish, the Alexis from Donna Sharp fits the bill.

The Alexis is Donna Sharp's answer to the hobo. Its shape is more bucket than crescent, and it doesn't ...

Am I the only person in the world who never seems to get fed up of beautiful cute bows?

They may be around absolutely everywhere at the moment, but somehow adorable bows have managed to never go out of fashion. At the moment with the eighties vibe still strutting its stuff on the ...

Most hobo bags tend to be casual affairs, lacking structure and in many cases, lacking style. The Goldenbleu Dallas turns our expectations on their head, with a hobo offering more polish and poise than we're used to.

The leather exterior is soft, but it's more sleek than slouchy thanks to the ...